Things getting back on track somewhat, so here's this Wednesday's round of new comics!
Brightest Day #8 -- Their missions are laid out on the table, but who will accomplish the tasks they have been given?
Tiny Titans #31 -- Does it even matter what it's about? It's adorable!
Image United #3 -- It's about time!
Darkwing Duck #3 -- St. Canard needs its defender to stop the rising tide of anti-crime robots... ?
The Last Phantom #1 -- Dynamite's take on the Ghost Who Walks bows here.
So, what looks good to YOU?
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
What I Read This (And Last) Week
Well, since I was so lazy last week with the posting, I am going to combine last week's books with the previous ones. Lucky for me I really only had one book this past week!
Magnus, Robot Fighter #1 -- In the 40th Century, the milespires of NorthAm are under siege from the Robot Mob, but a mysterious defender has arrived: the "Robot Fighter," trained from infancy to battle the tyranny of robotics. Jim Shooter is nailing this to the wall, bringing the classic characters to life once again. Strong story which sets up everything you need to know about the Robot Fighter and his mission. Also includes as a bonus a color reprint of the first issue of the classic Russ Manning Magnus series. Man I wish this one was ongoing!
Brightest Day #7 -- After Boston Brand eats his cheeseburger with Hawk and Dove, the Entity makes his presence known once more and reveals the reason why these specific people were brought back to life. Questions are answered, but even more are raised, as this seems to be bigger than even was suggested early on. This series never fails to intrigue and this installment continues that trend admirably.
Doom Patrol #13 -- Elastiwoman, this is your protoplasmic life! The revelations about Rita from the last issue are played out and laid bare, as we learn just how low Dr. Caulder is willing to go (again). Rita always seemed like she was the most "normal" member of the Doom Patrol; well, throw that out the window now. What I like about this series is that Giffen never phones it in -- he gives his best month in and month out, and this is no exception. I also really like Rita's costume with the Veritgo-esque "dp" logo.
Superman #702 -- Big Blue finds himself in the Motor City as his journey across America continues. But what lies beneath the surface of the streets of Detroit? Strong story from JMS, which has a sort of Silver Age vibe running through it which I thought was intriguing. It still has modern sensibilities (Superman makes a comment about illegal aliens), but the story itself is a throwback. But its in a good way. "Grounded" continues to impress me.
Superman: The Last Family of Krypton #1 -- A simple enough question: what if instead of rocketing his only son from the doomed planet Krypton, what if Jor-El had taken himself and his wife along as well? It's a simple question but it has complex repurcussions and outcomes, as Jor-El and Lara become celebu-saviors to the world, while young Kal-El finds himself unable to fit in amongst humans as a Kryptonian. Cary Bates takes what could have been a one-note idea and makes the most of it
Iron Man: Legacy #5 -- The finale of the War Of The Iron Mean leaves it all on the table. Iron Man, Radioactive Man, Crimson Dynamo, and Titanium Man find themselves in the path of a crashing tide of Starktech-derived Doombots, as Doctor Doom moves to annex Transia into Latveria! How can you read that description and not get pumped up for some classic Marvel style action? This series is off to a great start and I have big hopes for the next story as well.
Mighty Crusaders #2 -- Gone missin'. Hopefully get it this week.
Re-Read Pile: Superman, Magnus, Brightest Day, Superman: Last Family, Iron Man: Legacy.
The Pick Of The Pile is Iron Man: Legacy, which was just awesome from top to bottom, and had a pitch-perfect voice for every character. All in all this was a great couple of weeks.
Magnus, Robot Fighter #1 -- In the 40th Century, the milespires of NorthAm are under siege from the Robot Mob, but a mysterious defender has arrived: the "Robot Fighter," trained from infancy to battle the tyranny of robotics. Jim Shooter is nailing this to the wall, bringing the classic characters to life once again. Strong story which sets up everything you need to know about the Robot Fighter and his mission. Also includes as a bonus a color reprint of the first issue of the classic Russ Manning Magnus series. Man I wish this one was ongoing!
Brightest Day #7 -- After Boston Brand eats his cheeseburger with Hawk and Dove, the Entity makes his presence known once more and reveals the reason why these specific people were brought back to life. Questions are answered, but even more are raised, as this seems to be bigger than even was suggested early on. This series never fails to intrigue and this installment continues that trend admirably.
Doom Patrol #13 -- Elastiwoman, this is your protoplasmic life! The revelations about Rita from the last issue are played out and laid bare, as we learn just how low Dr. Caulder is willing to go (again). Rita always seemed like she was the most "normal" member of the Doom Patrol; well, throw that out the window now. What I like about this series is that Giffen never phones it in -- he gives his best month in and month out, and this is no exception. I also really like Rita's costume with the Veritgo-esque "dp" logo.
Superman #702 -- Big Blue finds himself in the Motor City as his journey across America continues. But what lies beneath the surface of the streets of Detroit? Strong story from JMS, which has a sort of Silver Age vibe running through it which I thought was intriguing. It still has modern sensibilities (Superman makes a comment about illegal aliens), but the story itself is a throwback. But its in a good way. "Grounded" continues to impress me.
Superman: The Last Family of Krypton #1 -- A simple enough question: what if instead of rocketing his only son from the doomed planet Krypton, what if Jor-El had taken himself and his wife along as well? It's a simple question but it has complex repurcussions and outcomes, as Jor-El and Lara become celebu-saviors to the world, while young Kal-El finds himself unable to fit in amongst humans as a Kryptonian. Cary Bates takes what could have been a one-note idea and makes the most of it
Iron Man: Legacy #5 -- The finale of the War Of The Iron Mean leaves it all on the table. Iron Man, Radioactive Man, Crimson Dynamo, and Titanium Man find themselves in the path of a crashing tide of Starktech-derived Doombots, as Doctor Doom moves to annex Transia into Latveria! How can you read that description and not get pumped up for some classic Marvel style action? This series is off to a great start and I have big hopes for the next story as well.
Mighty Crusaders #2 -- Gone missin'. Hopefully get it this week.
Re-Read Pile: Superman, Magnus, Brightest Day, Superman: Last Family, Iron Man: Legacy.
The Pick Of The Pile is Iron Man: Legacy, which was just awesome from top to bottom, and had a pitch-perfect voice for every character. All in all this was a great couple of weeks.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
What Looks Good?
Work has been like a Denubrian Slime Devil this week, which explains my lack of posting. Good thing New Comic Book Day comes around to help me out.
Mighty Crusaders #2 -- The first issue was tremendous, and I am very much looking forward to see where things go now.
Superman #702 -- I really dug the first JMS issue, personally. I think it may help that I am also reading New Krypton, so I am getting my action quotient at the same time!
Invincible Iron Man #29 -- I had some very strong feelings about #28, so maybe its a good thing that work has been kicking my butt.
So, what looks good to YOU?
Mighty Crusaders #2 -- The first issue was tremendous, and I am very much looking forward to see where things go now.
Superman #702 -- I really dug the first JMS issue, personally. I think it may help that I am also reading New Krypton, so I am getting my action quotient at the same time!
Invincible Iron Man #29 -- I had some very strong feelings about #28, so maybe its a good thing that work has been kicking my butt.
So, what looks good to YOU?
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
What Looks Good?
Wednesday, new comics, you know the drill.
Magnus, Robot Fighter #1 -- Fighting robot crime... in a future time!
Brightest Day #7 -- Why were they brought back? Supposedly this has answers.
Doom Patrol #13 -- Bad things on the horizon for the Patrol. So what else is new?
Superman: The Last Family of Krypton #1 -- Cary Bates returns in an Elseworlds story which sounds like pure genius -- what if Jor-El, Lara, and baby Kal-El had come to Earth?
Iron Man: Legacy #5 -- Shellhead, T-Man, Dynamo, Radioactive Man, and Doctor Doom... it's all in the mix!
So, what looks good to YOU?
Magnus, Robot Fighter #1 -- Fighting robot crime... in a future time!
Brightest Day #7 -- Why were they brought back? Supposedly this has answers.
Doom Patrol #13 -- Bad things on the horizon for the Patrol. So what else is new?
Superman: The Last Family of Krypton #1 -- Cary Bates returns in an Elseworlds story which sounds like pure genius -- what if Jor-El, Lara, and baby Kal-El had come to Earth?
Iron Man: Legacy #5 -- Shellhead, T-Man, Dynamo, Radioactive Man, and Doctor Doom... it's all in the mix!
So, what looks good to YOU?
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
New Kull Story On The Way
Looks like we've got a very promising series shaping up here. "Rush in and die, dogs; I was a man before I was king!"
Monday, August 2, 2010
What I Read This Week
The Flash #4 -- The Flash's battle with th Renegades continues, but Captain Boomerang has other ideas. We finally learn why the Renegades are out to arrest Barry Allen and the "In Case Flash Returns Break Glass" mirror is brought front and center. Fast paced little issue, with enough action and speed tricks to keep me entertained the entire running length. Manupal's art has really grown on me.
Outsiders #31 -- "Chemorpho" runs wild in the desert, Ge-Force is up to something, and Creeper has his own problems. I really enjoy this title and this issue was a lot of fun. I may be the only one with those opinions. DiDio and Tan are telling their own story here, and its been one heck of a ride so far, with the developments of this issue certainly adding to the intrigue. DiDio throws in two jokes which are so modern that they most certainly will be hoary in a year, though.
Warlord #16 -- Joshua leads the battle against the invaders in a fight that will change Skartaris forever. The final issue of the series works out most of the remaining plot points (including McBain's movie, which I admit I thought would never be mentioned again). Everything is rush rush rush, though, which is a letdown, and suggests that this was supposed to run a few more issues. But it was good to see the series end with Grell in charge and doing his thing. Maybe this won't work as an ongoing, but perhaps we can get Grell to do new Warlord material now and then and really explore this brave new world.
glamourpuss #14 -- In the front half, Dave Sim expounds upon the events of the day of Alex Raymond's death, while in the back half, glamourpuss herself expounds on the virtues of the MicrobeChip and it's applications of data mining on Facebook. Some really beautiful automobile art really makes this issue shine, and there's a few glamourpusses in the second half which are downright beautiful.
The Phantom: Ghost Who Walks #11 -- At the palace of HIM, the Phantom must face down challenge after challenge in the gladiatorial pit. We get some nice fill-in-the-gap type information here, fleshing out how each of the storylines in Ghost Who Walks has all been connected back to HIM from the previous volume. There's also some very nice variety in the way the Phantom deals with his challenges. Too bad the series ends with the next issue.
Re-Read Pile: Flash, Outsiders.
The Pick Of The Pile is glamourpuss, which mixes some really heavy material very nicely with a lot of much lighter material.
Outsiders #31 -- "Chemorpho" runs wild in the desert, Ge-Force is up to something, and Creeper has his own problems. I really enjoy this title and this issue was a lot of fun. I may be the only one with those opinions. DiDio and Tan are telling their own story here, and its been one heck of a ride so far, with the developments of this issue certainly adding to the intrigue. DiDio throws in two jokes which are so modern that they most certainly will be hoary in a year, though.
Warlord #16 -- Joshua leads the battle against the invaders in a fight that will change Skartaris forever. The final issue of the series works out most of the remaining plot points (including McBain's movie, which I admit I thought would never be mentioned again). Everything is rush rush rush, though, which is a letdown, and suggests that this was supposed to run a few more issues. But it was good to see the series end with Grell in charge and doing his thing. Maybe this won't work as an ongoing, but perhaps we can get Grell to do new Warlord material now and then and really explore this brave new world.
glamourpuss #14 -- In the front half, Dave Sim expounds upon the events of the day of Alex Raymond's death, while in the back half, glamourpuss herself expounds on the virtues of the MicrobeChip and it's applications of data mining on Facebook. Some really beautiful automobile art really makes this issue shine, and there's a few glamourpusses in the second half which are downright beautiful.
The Phantom: Ghost Who Walks #11 -- At the palace of HIM, the Phantom must face down challenge after challenge in the gladiatorial pit. We get some nice fill-in-the-gap type information here, fleshing out how each of the storylines in Ghost Who Walks has all been connected back to HIM from the previous volume. There's also some very nice variety in the way the Phantom deals with his challenges. Too bad the series ends with the next issue.
Re-Read Pile: Flash, Outsiders.
The Pick Of The Pile is glamourpuss, which mixes some really heavy material very nicely with a lot of much lighter material.
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